Waterproofing

Timbor and Bora-Care are borate based termiticides, insecticides and fungicides that are applied directly to the wood. Its formula penetrates deep into the wood and eliminates wood as a food source for pests. Borates kill termites and other insects by poisoning the microorganisims in the insects’ digestive tracts that are needed to break down the wood’s
cellulose.

Borates disrupt the enzyme system of fungi.

Borates have been used for over 300 years. The Borate compound contains the basic elements of boron and oxygen. Borate ores are mined from mineral deposits found in the earth.

Borates are used in many different applications including laundry detergents and cleaning products where they play important roles in bleaching and stain removal. You may have heard of the “Twenty Mule Team Borax” in the past.

Foundation Wall or Basement Waterproofing

• The soil along the basement wall is excavated to a depth of approximately 12 inches below the top of the footing.
• All excess dirt and soil is scraped off of the wall and footing and the wall is cleaned and allowed to dry.
• Using a hammer and chisel, all excess mortar mix and excess concrete “over pour” is broken off and discarded.
• Any holes or damaged area of concrete are repaired with Portland Cement. A conditioning sealant is applied to the masonry wall. This helps to fill any small cracks and condition the wall.
• A rubber membrane is adhered to the wall. This membrane runs from the soil grade all the way down, covering the entire footing.
• Four or six inch perforated PVC is placed in the bottom of the ditch. PVC pipe must be used because of the weight of the backfill. This pipe is discharged to an acceptable area.
• The excavated area is backfilled with gravel to at least 18 inches below soil grade. All excess soil is disposed of. Sometimes the gravel may be back filled to soil grade and the ground covering is applied over the top.

The waterproofing system has a three tier approach. As water flows across the yard to the building, the water reaches the gravel and drops directly down to the discharge line. In the event that any water goes through the gravel and reaches the home, the waterproofing membrane stops the water until it settles downward. If for some reason the membrane is damaged and allows the water through, the conditioning sealant has waterproofing qualities, which stops any penetration.